The factoring is with the rental license inspections and license issuance, that they will require persons ONLY use legal "sleeping rooms" (bedrooms) for such use.

Spray-n-Pray (shotty workmanship and major issues covered with a coat of paint) is running rampant these days and we want to spec the work, INspect the work, and decide when the wall is sealed, the ditch filled and the work is complete.  

I am in the process of buying a house for my primary residence.My offer got accepted and we finished inspection and all the negotiation.

You can also look for private money lenders to finance your deals with flexible terms and no inspections or appraisal requirements.

He ' finished ' the job and i re-inspected and still the areas of unfinished/ incorrect work weren't fixed.

Frequently people will post on the forums asking opinions about buying old houses/buildings, what to look out for during inspections and what considerations to make when structuring an offer.

You should have a property inspection done by *your* inspector/agent at least every 2 years, not by the PM. 

And do they need an inspection?

I have few rentals and I am always working on flips that will require some minor work after the final inspection. 

However, we do require an inspection before offering a renewal.